Local USCIS office frustrations

[goleta2sin 0]

I spoke with an officer at my local USCIS office about a walk-in(info pass) appointment to get a temporary EAD. I was told that because we married immediately that we could not receive a walk-in EAD, rather our only option is to file for the EAD with the AOS and wait the 45-90 days for the EAD card. Therefore, as the officer stated, we are being penalized for getting married immediately upon my wife's entry on the K-1. Futhermore, she said that if we had not married and requested the EAD at our local office, then we would have received it. I think this officer is full of $%^&. We are going to keep the infor pass appointment and hope for a more informed immigration officer. What have others experienced with their local USCIS and acquiring the EAd by infopass appointment?

[perfect 39]

Sorry to say but I think the Officer is correct so trying to find a "more informed" officer probably won't get you any further information that you're going to want to hear.

The temporary EAD is only valid for the duration of the K1 visa, which itself is only valid until you get married

Once you get married you have to apply for the full EAD.

Sucks but that's the way it is for all K1's.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

What you were told is right.... your K1 is no longer valid as soon as you get married... if you want a EAD then you will have to file for one at the same time as your AOS....

Good Luck

Kezzie

[kc456 0]

You would have only gotten temp EAD for K1 status. So it saved you money really.